Agency Development & Success Specialist at Porch Group in Seattle, WA

Job description

Porch Group is a leading vertical software and insurance platform and is positioned to be the best partner to help homebuyers move, maintain, and fully protect their homes. We offer differentiated products and services, with homeowners insurance at the center of this relationship. We differentiate and look to win in the massive and growing homeowners insurance opportunity by 1) providing the best services for homebuyers, 2) led by advantaged underwriting in insurance, 3) to protect the whole home. As a leader in the home services software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) space, we’ve built deep relationships with approximately 30 thousand companies that are key to the home-buying transaction, such as home inspectors, mortgage companies, and title companies. In 2020, Porch Group rang the Nasdaq bell and began trading under the ticker symbol PRCH. We are looking to build a truly great company and are JUST GETTING STARTED. Job Title: Agency Development & Success Specialist Location: United States Workplace Type: Remote Job Summary The future is bright for the Porch Group, and we’d love for you to be a part of it as our Insurance Agency Development & Success Specialist. Homeowners of America, (A Porch Group Company) is a leading provider of homeowners insurance, committed to offering high-quality, comprehensive coverage to our customers. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and innovative insurance solutions tailored to meet the needs of our policyholders. The Insurance Agency Development & Success Specialist is responsible for identifying, recruiting, and onboarding independent insurance agencies to expand the company's distribution network. This role requires a deep understanding of the insurance industry, strong relationship-building skills, and a proven ability to achieve recruitment goals. What You Will Do As A Insurance Agency Development & Success Specialist Develop and execute a strategic recruitment plan to identify and target potential agency partners. Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective agencies by leveraging industry connections, market intelligence, and research. Conduct detailed assessments of potential agencies to evaluate their suitability for HOA /Porch, including business acumen, market alignment, and growth potential. Develop compelling value propositions to attract high-quality agency partners, emphasizing the company’s strengths, support, and opportunities for growth. Represent the company at conferences, industry events, and networking opportunities to build relationships with potential agency partners. Facilitate the onboarding process for new agency partners, including training on the company’s systems, products, and operational expectations. Serve as the primary point of contact during the onboarding process, ensuring new partners feel supported and prepared to succeed. Deliver ongoing education to agency partners through workshops, webinars, and one-on-one sessions to enhance their knowledge of company offerings and improve their performance. Actively engage with new agencies to identify opportunities for growth, offering guidance on building their books of business and expanding their market presence. Partner with new agencies to implement business development plans Monitor agency performance metrics and provide actionable insights to drive improvement and align with company goals. Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with agency partners to ensure a high level of satisfaction and retention. Serve as a trusted advisor to agency owners Stay current with industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes to enhance recruitment and training strategies. What You Will Bring As A Insurance Agency Development & Success Specialist Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, insurance or a related field preferred. 7+ years’ experience in sales, business development, or recruiting, with 5+ years in the insurance industry. Proven track record of recruiti